If you’ve ever been to Tenerife, you’ve probably heard of Siam Park – it’s often ranked as one of the best waterparks in the world. But I’ll be honest… as much as I love waterparks, the idea of monitoring three excitable kids flying off in different directions never really appealed. Until now.
This year, with the boys aged 10, 9, and 7, it finally felt like the perfect time. They’re all much better swimmers now, sensible enough to follow instructions (mostly!) and still young enough to be completely blown away by every slide we went on. And what a day we had. We visited in early October for my smallest boys 7th birthday.
We genuinely enjoyed it so much more than I expected — the whole park is spotless, beautifully themed, and full of rides and slides that cater for every age and bravery level. From lazy rivers and family raft rides to sheer-drop slides that had my husband questioning his life choices, it was a fantastic family day out and hands down one of the highlights of our Tenerife trip.
Top Tips for Visiting Siam Park
Here are a few things we learned that will make your visit much easier (and may save you a few euros along the way):
1. Bring or Buy Waterproof Shoes
The ground can get hot underfoot, and you’ll be walking a lot. If you do can bring your own waterproof shoes if you have some, but they also sell them on site for around €11 per pair (kids and adults). You can wear them on the slides, in the pools, and walking around the park, and they were honestly a godsend — no burnt feet, no slipping, and super comfortable all day.
2. Head Straight for the Busy Rides
If you’re visiting during peak times (which is most of the year!), head straight to the big-ticket slides first thing in the morning.
Save things like the sea lions and lazy river for the end of the day when queues die down a little.
3. Fast Passes Make a Big Difference
Siam Park can get very busy, and while it’s not essential, Fast Passes definitely make life easier — especially with kids.
They’re limited each day, so if you want them, go straight to the Market Store when you arrive. They cost €38 each on top of your park entry fee. They’re an extra cost, but worth it if the budget allows and you want to make the most of your time. You won’t see these mentioned on the Siam Park website. They are only available to purchase in the park on the day. There is an unlimited fast pass available on the Siam Park website for an additional €99 each.
4. Accessibility and Additional Needs
If you have a child with additional needs, head to the Information Office just inside the park gates. Staff there are extremely helpful and can issue a Fast Pass for the child and one parent/carer once you provide proof of diagnosis or disability (such as a medical report or ID card).
5. Waterproof Phone Case = Game Changer
If you’re managing kids of different ages and splitting up during the day, get a waterproof phone case. They sell them in the shop for around €10 and you can wear them on slides and in the pools — meaning you can stay in touch and capture some epic photos without worrying about your phone.
6. Food and Drink
We had lunch at the restaurant beside the big wave pool, and it was grand — classic theme-park fare like burgers, chips, and goujons.
For the five of us, it came to €53, which, by theme park standards, isn’t bad at all. There are plenty of shaded spots for eating and relaxing too.
7. Car Parking
The Siam Park carpark is quite small and costs €7 for the day. However if stay on the road and drive past the Siam Park entrance on your left until you get to a small roundabout – then turn left (after the white barrier for the end of the Siam Park car park) you will see another carpark on a hill. It is free to park here for the day and is still a short walk from the gate. It’s also right beside the Siam Mall where we visited on foot after our day in the park.
Ride Guide & Height Requirements
Here’s a quick run-through of some of the most popular rides and what to expect:
The Dragon (1.25m+)
A huge family raft ride with a near-vertical drop and a glowing vortex tunnel — it’s wild but brilliant fun for older kids.
Tower of Power (1.40m+)
A vertical 28-metre drop that shoots you through a clear tunnel surrounded by sharks.
Definitely for the adrenaline-seekers (not me!).
Mekong Rapids (No minimum height, but under 1.10m must ride with adult)
A family favourite — big round raft, swirling rapids, lots of laughs, and the odd splash in the face.
Jungle Snakes (1.10m+)
Twisty tube slides in the jungle section — great fun and not too scary for kids.
The Lost City (All ages)
A massive multi-level water play structure with slides, bridges, water cannons, and tipping buckets.
Our younger two would’ve stayed here all day if we let them.
The Wave Palace (All ages, but swimming ability required)
A giant wave pool with some of the biggest artificial waves in the world — great fun, but do keep an eye on smaller kids.
Mai Thai River (All ages)
A long, winding lazy river that’s perfect for a breather between slides. You can hop on and off along the way. Watch out for where the river splits into two – you’ll see lots of people all grouped together in a lane on the left. Get into this lane! It leads to a conveyor belt and slide that ends in a water aquarium style tunnel. Very cool and easy to miss.
Naga Racer (1.10m+)
A multi-lane slide where you race head-first on mats — brilliant for a bit of friendly family competition!
Final Thoughts
We absolutely loved our day at Siam Park. It was one of those rare family outings where everyone — from the most cautious to the thrill-seeker — found something they loved. We opted for the twin ticket for Siam Park and Loro Parque in the north of Tenerife (another great day out for families) and added the Fast Passes once we arrived. The twin ticket will save you up to €10 per ticket if you plan to visit both parks. Siam Park is not a cheap day out by any stretch, but for us, it was worth every cent.
It turned out to be the highlight of our Tenerife trip, and it’s left us all wanting to explore more waterparks together on future holidays. If you’re heading to Tenerife with kids (or without!) — don’t miss it.
